East Leake Day Nursery

Individual quality childcare in a safe, caring, loving and stimulating environment

Forest Schools

Discover Our Commitment to Nurturing Young Minds

The world around us is an essential part of life and helps promote development in young children. Our children are very lucky to have exclusive access to weekly Forest School sessions ran by our very own qualified Forest School Leader, who adapts activities, making them inclusive to children of all ages.  We find these sessions invaluable in helping children learn fundamental skills revolving around nature and the world we live in.

The sessions involve teaching children about caring for the outdoor environment and the creatures who live there, outdoor safety, personal safety when working with tools and fire, and so much more!

We are an all-weather nursery and children are provided with all-in-one suits and waterproof boots, ensuring they are well equipped for all weathers.

identifying flowers

Identifying Snowdrops

making hedgehogs

Making hedgehogs for ‘Hedgehog Awareness Week’

pancake day

Making Pancakes on the fire to celebrate Pancake Day

wriggling worms

Getting hands-on with wriggling worms

signs of spring

Looking for signs of spring around the woodlands

drawing flowers

Observational drawing of Bluebells

Our Forest Schools Programme Overview

This section highlights the enriching outdoor activities we offer, fostering curiosity, independence, and exploration.

Nature Exploration

This activity encourages children to discover and connect with the natural world around them.

Outdoor Adventures

This programme promotes physical activity through fun and engaging outdoor tasks.

Creative Play

This activity inspires imagination and problem-solving through hands-on experiences in nature.

Playing in puddles

Explore Our Unique Offerings

This section highlights the key benefits of our Forest Schools programme.

Hands-On Learning

Children engage in practical activities that spark curiosity and creativity.

Nurturing Independence

Our programme encourages children to make decisions and solve problems independently.

Outdoor Exploration

Kids discover the wonders of nature through guided and self-directed exploration.

Safe Environment

We ensure a secure setting where children can freely enjoy and learn from nature.